The Aidan Project

#27 - Project Extra: Whitewashing

In this bonus edition of the
podcast, enjoy previously unreleased audio from Aidan’s
conversation with Jared Miracle, a cultural entomologist with an
M.Ed. and a PhD. in anthropology from Texas A&M University,
from the episode, ‘The Great
Cat Massacre’. In this ‘Project Extra’ episode, Jared explains the
concept of Whitewashing, with particular reference to the current
debate over casting decisions in Hollywood movies and on
television. Is this a question of racism? And where does the phrase
‘whitewashing’ originate from?You can follow Jared on Facebook
(facebook.com/jaredmiraclewriter) and Twitter
(@DocKungFu).

About the Podcast

Aidan Coughlan's inquisitive podcast examines current events, history and culture. What is happening in the world and how do we make sense of it? Aidan, assisted by expert guests from around the globe, is on a quest to find out. Why not join him?